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  • Ministerial appointments: 7 October 2013

    The Prime Minister has made some new ministerial appointments.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Army logistic regiment completes Afghan tour

    A British Army logistic regiment has driven the distance from Earth to the moon during a 6-month tour of Afghanistan.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British Embassy marks the anniversary of the London 2012 Olympics

    On 5 October, the British Embassy organised a charity walk to mark the anniversary of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £100 million investment to give enterprise zones business edge

    Eric Pickles announces extra funding for enterprise zones to complete infrastructure projects and compete for new businesses.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Britain to join tech giants to drive down Internet prices in developing countries

    The Alliance for Affordable Internet will help progress for the 90% of the global population who are unconnected to the internet.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Simple steps can help expatriates to help themselves, says British Ambassador Giles Paxman

    Consulates are focusing on most serious and demanding assistance cases

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Lord Puttnam Meets British Business Group at Lunch Event

    The UK Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy for Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam, Lord David Puttnam met members of the British business community in Vientiane today during his first official visit to Lao PDR.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Local EU statement on closure of newspapers in Tanzania

    The European Union Delegation issues the following statement in agreement with the EU Heads of Mission in Tanzania.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK Trade Envoy meets British creative industries in Laos

    Lord David Puttnam met a range of British artists and creative industries working in Lao PDR.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Lord David Puttnam celebrates UK education links with the Lao PDR

    The British Embassy hosted the first ever networking event for UK alumni in Lao PDR on Sunday evening in Vientiane.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Form filling for companies ditched in red tape cut

    Proposals to reduce burdensome company filing requirements for 3.2 million UK companies are announced today by Business Minister Jo Swinson

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British Embassy Manila and partners host special screening of the film ‘Metro Manila’

    The British Embassy and its partners hosted a special screening of 'Metro Manila' by British filmmaker Sean Ellis to celebrate UK creativity

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Changes to notarial and documentary services in Oman

    Following a review of the consular services offered by our Embassies and Consulates overseas, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office has made changes to the notarial and documentary services offered at its Missions overseas. T…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Businesses urged to join crusade to provide opportunity for all

    Commission publishes document calling for employers to take greater action on social mobility

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  • Cable – “Women on Boards stats promising”

    Latest figures for Women on Boards published today show that female representation in the UK’s top companies’ boards continues to increase

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK food and drink companies set for export success

    'Food is GREAT' campaign and Food and Drink Action Plan launched by Environment Secretary Owen Paterson.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK set to host 2015 Global Law Summit

    The first ever UK Global Law Summit, showcasing Britain’s unrivalled legal expertise, will take place in 2015, Justice Secretary Chris Grayling has announced.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • More than half of schools failing pupils on religious education

    Schools and the government have failed to focus effectively on religious education, Ofsted said today.

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  • Golf is GREAT: Ambassador’s Cup 2013 a complete success!

    The British Embassy Quito hosted the 5th edition of its “Ambassador´s Cup” golf tournament in October. It was a GREAT success!

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Home Secretary announces £60,000 Sikh Council grant

    Sikh Council to receive £60,000 grant for outreach programme to help destitute victims of traffickers and people smugglers return home.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government